The influence of irrigation techniques on date palm infestation by the red palm weevil
This study investigates the impact of different irrigation methods on the infestation levels of the red palm weevil (RPW) in date palms. Results indicate that palms irrigated with bubbler systems experienced significantly higher infestation...
Creating a business model for Farmers’ Organizations in Tunisia: Lessons learned to strengthen and support their activities
Farmers’ organizations have become a central element in agricultural policies and have established themselves as key partners in development programs in developing countries. This study aims to create a business model for Melyane Mutual...
Seeds of change: cultivating feminist leadership in the co-operatives of the MENA region
This paper examines women’s leadership in local group governance in Morocco, Tunisia, and Lebanon, highlighting rural co-operatives as key spaces for socioeconomic participation and agency. Based on interviews and focus groups with a total of...
Genome-Wide Analysis for Yield-Related Agronomic and Biochemical Traits of Chinese and Bangladeshi Grass Pea Genotypes Using SSR Markers
Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is an imperative food crop cultured in dryland agricultural ecology. It is a vital source of dietary protein to millions of populaces living in low-income countries in South-East Asia and Africa. This study...
Prediction of Australian wheat genotype by environment interactions and mega‑environments
Key message Latent environmental effects of genotype by environment interactions could be predicted from observed environmental covariates. Predictions into the wider target population of environments revealed greater insights. Abstract Wheat is...
Water footprints of irrigated crops in the Chirakchi Watershed, Uzbekistan
The water footprint of crops (WFP) is crucial to understand how efficiently water is used in a farming system. This study evaluated the green and blue water footprints of selected crops in the Chirakchi Watershed, located in southern Uzbekistan...
Vine age, variety and planting density influencing the effects of water supply on yield and quality of wine grapes—A meta-analysis
Irrigation management influences wine grape yield and quality—key determinants of viticulture success. Research in this field is critical for identifying and developing effective water management strategies under diverse growing conditions...
